Help your child excel with Kumon

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

The Kumon maths and English programmes discover the potential of each individual student and develop their ability to the maximum through targeted support in class and self-learning empowerment.

Merlin College open night next Monday

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

After spending all of last year celebrating 10 years of leading education in the east side of Galway city, Merlin College will again welcome parents and sixth class students to its open night this Monday, October 2 at 7pm, to begin another decade of growth and educational excellence.

Discover your passion for baking: join the GRETB bakery traineeship course

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

Galway, a city known for its vibrant culture and warm hospitality, is now offering an enticing opportunity for aspiring bakers to turn their passion into a fulfilling career. Introducing the GRETB bakery traineeship course – your gateway to a world of delectable pastries, aromatic bread, and sweet success.

Learn manual and computerised payroll

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) is offering a comprehensive payroll course which will provide you with a thorough introduction to payroll principles.

The Fishmarket

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

The village of Claddagh was a unique collection of thatched cottages arranged in a very random fashion, a place apart, occupied by a few thousand souls. They had their own customs, spoke mainly in Irish, intermarried, elected their own king and had a code of laws unique to the village. Virtually the entire male population was involved in fishing, but when they landed their catch, the women took over and they were the ones who went out and sold the product.

Bring the family to Killarney this autumn

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Killarney is bursting with fun, exciting and affordable opportunities for children and teenagers to explore nature this autumn-winter.

Whether you want to get bewitched at a pumpkin farm, get quackie at Ireland’s first rubber duck store, go exploring with a digital treasure hunt, or head out on the lakes, there are so many activities to keep the whole family entertained. From a wholesome nature break, to an adventure filled weekend, and unique experiences for all the family, Killarney has it all.

Cruise the fjords of Norway

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

A Norwegian fjords cruise is one of the more popular and picturesque ways to explore the stunning natural beauty of this dramatic coastline.

A lightweight champion for anti-ageing

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

A supercharged gel moisturizer, Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Soft Cream, works to address the seven signs of visible aging in oily and combination skin types, making it the perfect introduction to an anti-ageing routine.

Inis Meáin to celebrate the blackberry this weekend

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Inis Meáin will celebrate the blackberry harvest this Saturday with Féile na bPuiteachaí, a festival named for the islanders’ unique Irish word, puiteachaí, which is used on Inis Meáin instead of the more commonly heard word for blackberries, sméara dubha.

A toast to autumn: The Gallery Cafe in Gort unveils exciting new menus and an autumn wine shop

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

This autumn, let The Gallery Cafe in Gort be your destination for memorable culinary experiences that capture the essence of the season, with the launch of enticing new evening and brunch menus, alongside the debut of its wine shop.

Are parents getting the wrong advice about food allergies?

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Are parents getting the wrong advice about food allergies? That’s the question safefood posed as it issued guidance for new parents as part of the #EUChooseSafeFood campaign.

Affordable fertility care from Thérapie Fertility

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Since opening its doors in July 2021, Thérapie Fertility have been committed to changing the face of fertility care in Ireland, through its mission of affordable and accessible care for all. It was therefore of huge importance to the whole team to participate in the first ever public funding model by the Irish Government.

Consumers may be overpaying for health insurance

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

The Health Insurance Authority is offering free health insurance comparisons to encourage consumers to review their health insurance plan, stating that research reveals that 61 per cent of people have never switched plans.

Rentokil issues gull warning for urban and coastal areas

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Rentokil has issued a warning for urban and coastal areas, specifically concerning gulls, during the remaining weeks of the breeding season, which runs from March to September.

Bring your garden indoors this autumn

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Bring your garden indoors this autumn to protect vulnerable plants during the colder months ahead. You can also use indoor plants to brighten up your home over winter, and even grow some herbs indoors.

Clay pigment and plaster inspire Neptune’s versatile seasonal shade

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

With the change of the seasons and the temperature drop that comes with autumn, it's time to focus on interiors and how we can make the most the space in which we will spend the winter.

'My daughter found this course very beneficial and would highly recommend it'

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

CruinnTeo offer an intensive three-week Leaving Cert Irish course (June 4 to 21 2024) for students entering fifth year or sixth year in September 2024. Daily classes at the University of Galway from 10am to 1pm will be delivered to a maximum of two class groups, and early reservation is advised.

Start your new career in graphic design with GRETB

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

GRETB Training Centre will offer a visual design with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator course, commencing Monday, November 6.

Coláiste Éinde - Supporting students to reach their potential

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Coláiste Éinde is a co-educational, voluntary secondary school situated on Threadneedle Road, Salthill. The school caters for boys and girls from First Year to Leaving Certificate, including an optional Transition Year programme.

For nearly a century, the school has helped students mature into young adults with a balance of skills, knowledge, experience and values, enabling them to enjoy fulfilling lives and rewarding careers. Operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Galway, today’s vibrant school community continues in this proud tradition of excellence in education.

Galway and Roscommon ETB welcomes funding announcement

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Galway and Roscommon Education Training Board welcomed Senator Seán Kyne, on behalf of Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris, who unveiled the allocation of funding for two vital projects managed by the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB). The Petersburg Outdoor Education and Training Centre in Clonbur and the GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway, are set to benefit from the latest wave of capital investment under the Further Education and Training (FET) Strategic Infrastructure Upgrade Fund.

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